- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Attleboro, MA
Robert J. Coelho Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Robert J. Coelho Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250219000096
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert J. Coelho Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Attleboro · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 574
- students enrolled
Robert J. Coelho Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert J. Coelho Middle School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Attleboro, MA.
School address
District: Attleboro · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250219000096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Robert J. Coelho Middle School held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 250219000096 · Attleboro, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Attleboro High (2,030 students)
Robert J. Coelho Middle School held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Robert J. Coelho Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Attleboro High
Attleboro High
2,030 students
- Cyril K. Brenn 599
Cyril K. Brennan Middle School
599 students
- Wamsutta Middl 593
Wamsutta Middle School
593 students
- This school 574
Robert J. Coelho Middle School
574 students
- Hyman Fine Ele 472
Hyman Fine Elementary School
472 students
- Peter Thacher 467
Peter Thacher Elementary School
467 students
What this shows Robert J. Coelho Middle School reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert J. Coelho Middle School compares
Robert J. Coelho Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Robert J. Coelho Middle School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Attleboro reports $17,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert J. Coelho Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attleboro High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cyril K. Brennan Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wamsutta Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hyman Fine Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peter Thacher Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert J. Coelho Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Attleboro
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cyril K. Brennan Middle School
Standard public school
599 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Wamsutta Middle School
Standard public school
593 students 16:1 students per teacher
Hyman Fine Elementary School
Standard public school
472 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Peter Thacher Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Hill-Roberts Elementary School
Standard public school
412 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Thomas Willett Elementary School
Standard public school
373 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert J. Coelho Middle School
How many students attend Robert J. Coelho Middle School?
Robert J. Coelho Middle School has 574 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Attleboro, MA. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert J. Coelho Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert J. Coelho Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 29% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert J. Coelho Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Robert J. Coelho Middle School is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Attleboro, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert J. Coelho Middle School?
Robert J. Coelho Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert J. Coelho Middle School rank among elementary schools in Attleboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert J. Coelho Middle School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Attleboro, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Attleboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Attleboro?
Besides Robert J. Coelho Middle School, Attleboro also operates Attleboro High (2,030 students), Cyril K. Brennan Middle School (599 students), and Wamsutta Middle School (593 students). See the Attleboro district page for the complete list.